A Waseda University research team developed a nanotube membrane-based injector to directly and reliably manipulate the cytoplasmic composition of living cells. The system successfully transferred cytoplasmic contents, including mitochondria, into target cells with high efficiency and minimal damage.
SourceWaseda University·JournalSmall Science·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 3, 2026
A team of researchers from Japan directly visualized protein translocation across membranes for the first time, providing insights into the SecYEG-SecA complex dynamics and its role in facilitating protein movement. The study estimated a protein translocation rate of 2.2 amino acid residues per second.
SourceNara Institute of Science and Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeImaging analysis·DateFeb 17, 2025